2023 Player Spotlight/interview with Jabrailon Wilcox from Glenoak High School

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Jabrailon Wilcox

Glenoak

Positions played
I play Defensive Back but I can’t pretty much play anywhere I’m needed.

Class
2024

How long have you played football, and what keeps you playing?

I’ve been playing football all my life what keeps me playing is my family and trying to get to the next level.

What are your personal goals for the 2023 season?

My goal for the 2023 season is to go out with a bang I want to lead Stark County in interceptions and I just wanna win with my team so we can prove everybody wrong.

What are your thoughts on 16 teams from each region qualifying for the playoffs?

16 teams qualifying for playoffs is a good thing it will show who really wants it more.

Who is the best player you have ever faced, along with the team he played for?

I can’t really say I’ve ever faced the best player on a team, teams come with all types of superstars.

Of all of the road games you have played, which stadium has been the worst to play in, along with what made it so bad?

When we played against Jackson (Massillon) the turf was terrible everybody was slipping.

Cornerback or wide receiver. Which of the two positions do you feel you are best at, given how long you have played each position?

In my freshmen year, I was in love with playing wide receiver but eventually, I tried Corner and instantly fell in love with it it’s fun guarding people and catching interceptions but it’s honestly the hardest position to play. I am best at cornerback because I am quick and patient it’s all about being patient when you are on defense I have a good ability to track the ball and get an interception.

What must the 2023 Golden Eagles do to better their 4-7 record from a year ago and make a deep playoff run?

To improve this season we must work together as a team and just play our hearts out we have an opportunity to shock everyone this year we are very talented on both sides of the ball.

After the season is over, what would it mean to you to have earned an invite to the North/South game?

When the season is over I hope to be able to play in the north/south Allstate game it would be fun and a blessing to compete with guys from all over the state.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense? Explain.

If the game was on the line I would rather be on defense, defense wins games they say I want to be able to make that big play to seal the game.

What has been your best memory on the football field?

My best memory on the field was when I caught an interception in the red zone it changed the game a play after we ended up scoring and gained momentum

Where is the best local spot to grab a bite?

The best local spot to grab a bite from in my opinion is Canes or Chick-fil-A

Who are your favorite and least favorite pro football teams?

I honestly don’t have a least favorite or favorite team I have favorite players like Jalen Ramsey, Stephon Gilmore, and Sauce Gardner.

What was the last book you read?

Man I don’t even remember the last book I read it was probably the Temps Test Study Book